This week, the House of Representatives will vote on a package of public lands bills, including one highly controversial bill introduced by Rep. Rob Bishop (R-UT) that puts wildlife and … Read more
June, 2012
Thanksgiving in June at Environmental Education Assembly in Ireland
I’ve just returned from the Foundation for Environmental Education’s (FEE) General Assembly in Dublin, Ireland. The General Assembly is where all the participating host countries that run FEE’s education programs gather … Read more
Photo of the Day: Salad Bar
Eastern cottontail munching on flowers Photo by Flickr member LAP75 See more of LAP75’s photos on Flickr >> Your Photo Could Be Here We want one of your nature photos … Read more
Photo of the Day: A Kiss For Dad
Happy Father’s Day! Who makes the best dad in the wild? Check out a list of the Top 10 Animal Dads to find out. Or to see more adorable wildlife pics, … Read more
Inhofe’s Desperate Attack: Senator Stoops to Fighting Dirty Against Clean Air
If it’s so obviously a bad idea to limit mercury pollution under the Clean Air Act, why does Sen. Jim Inhofe have to go so low as to misrepresent National … Read more
Connecting the Dots: How Climate Change is Fueling Western Wildfires
Western wildfires are dominating headlines in June – but the media coverage focuses only on effects while ignoring a major cause. Read more
Happy Birthday Mission Mountains Tribal Wilderness!
First tribally designated wilderness in the country is 30 years old! You talk to any Montanan about the most beautiful, breathtaking view in the state, and most would … Read more
Western Governors Tell Kids To Connect with Nature (and NWF Agrees)
Earlier this week I attended the Western Governors’ Association (WGA) meeting, which focused on reconnecting youth and families with the outdoors. “The Govs” (like “The Avengers”), led by chair Governor … Read more
